Lillie
Lillie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Lily (the flower), symbolizing purity and innocence.
Origin and history
Lillie is a classic feminine name derived from the lily flower, symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has experienced a modern revival alongside other vintage botanical names.
Popularity in the United States
158,918 babies in the United States have been named Lillie since 1880. It ranks #253 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #699.
States where it is most popular
- GA (10.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- AL (9.2 %)
- MS (9 %)
- NC (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9,467 |
| 1890-1900 | 14,093 |
| 1900-1910 | 15,391 |
| 1910-1920 | 24,651 |
| 1920-1930 | 29,382 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,925 |
| 1940-1950 | 15,357 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,622 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,873 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,404 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,004 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,615 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,248 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,506 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,380 |
Famous people named Lillie
- Lillie Langtry: Actress, Socialite
- Lillie Mae: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Lil
Fun facts
- Lillie was a top-30 name for girls in the United States during the late 1880s and 1890s.
- The name directly references the lily blossom, a motif widely used in art, heraldry, and literature.